Perrow Lake Dam
Perrow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Pickens County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Perrow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Perrow Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Perrow, G. H. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Jasper Environs.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 194 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2016.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Pickens |
| Nearest City | Jasper Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 34.45667, -84.41833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 194 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Perrow, G. H. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00675 |
| Federal ID | GA00675 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |